These resources provide information regarding common side effects that can be caused by cancer and cancer treatments and steps to prevent or manage the side effects.
Last updated: August 2022
- American Cancer Society – Managing Cancer-Related Side Effects
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides a comprehensive list of common side effects that can be caused by cancer and cancer treatment such as chemo brain, low blood counts (low white blood cells, low red blood cells, low platelet counts), peripheral neuropathy, pain, nausea and vomiting, and many more. ACS also provides helpful information on complementary and integrative medicine that can be used to help manage symptoms and side effects.
- National Cancer Institute – Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) provides a comprehensive list of side effects that can be caused by cancer treatment and the cancer such as anemia (low red blood cells), fatigue, gastrointestinal complications (bowel obstruction, constipation and diarrhea), nausea and vomiting, pain, and many more. NCI also provides helpful information on complementary and alternative medicine that can be used to help manage symptoms and side effects.
- Caregiver Guides
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The Caregiver Guides are evidence-based informational resources developed by the GynOnc Family CARE Center for caregivers of patients with gynecologic cancer.
Helping Her Manage: Abdominal Bloating
Helping Her Manage: Blood Clots and Bleeding
Helping Her Manage: Bowel Problems
Helping Her Manage: Memory Problems
Helping Her Manage: Nausea and Vomiting
Helping Her Manage: Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy
Helping Her Manage: Sexual Health and Intimacy
Helping Her Manage: Shortness of Breath